
Arrive on time with this Garmin DriveSmart 65 Amazon Alexa portable GPS. Built-in Amazon Alexa offers hands-free access to navigation, news and more, while detailed up-to-date maps of North America and Garmin Traffic help you avoid congestion. This Garmin DriveSmart 65 portable GPS features a 6.95-inch edge-to-edge display for easily navigating through settings and functions.
Q: Why would you buy this device when your car has built-in GPS
A: Reasons why: 1) This GPS works with Alexa so you can simply ask it for directions and it finds your destination for you. 2) Driving down the road to a destination out of town, it will tell you a number of the upcoming cities/towns, the distance to them, approximate time you will pass them, as well as any rest stops along the way. It updates this information constantly as you are driving down the road making it real nice to know what is coming up. Much better than simply telling you about your destination only. 3) It is very accurate to distance and arrival time. 4) Live traffic data - you know when/where to avoid. 5) Blue tooth to your phone and messages come up right on the display as well as your phone calls. 6) Good instruction and display to exit ramps. 7) Accurate speed limit displayed as well as your speed. Much better GPS than my 15 year old GPS. Love this thing and use it when on the road always. Many times don't need it for directions, but its real nice to know distances to the next town/city and rest area.
Q: Does the Drivesmart 65 come with lifetime traffic and maps?
A: Yes, this model includes Subscription Free map updates and traffic.
A: Model 010-02153-00 is the Amazon Alexa version. It adds the ability to ask Alexa to do all kinds of things that Alexa does. Use Alexa to create to-do lists, check your calendar, news, weather and traffic, control smart home devices and play interactive games. You can also ask Alexa to play your favorite music from Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio and more. While your music is playing, the album artwork appears on the crisp 6.95” edge-to-edge display.
Q: Does it need to be connected to WiFi? How can you access Alexa while driving?
A: It does not need WiFi all the time. It pairs with your phone and Alexa account. While driving, just ask..... Hey Alexa and it works like the other devices. There is also a hey Garmin for directions, I like it because I don't have to physically touch it like my old GPS to enter location to go. You can send an address through your phone and the Garmin drive app.
A: No, this model is for automobiles and doesn’t include any truck specific routing. The Garmin dēzl™ series includes detailed maps for North America that also include truck-related restrictions – like bridge heights, sharp curves, weight limits and more – and related information for most major roads and highways.
Q: My car is an older model it does not have Bluetooth. Can I still use it?
A: Yes, it bluetooths to your smart phone, not your vehicle.
Q: Does this unit show 3D maps?
A: Yes, this model includes the 3D Building View feature.
Q: Does this unit support GPX and Custom POI files?
A: Yes, this model supports both.